India, May 26 -- Phil Robertson, popular for starring in the reality show 'Duck Dynasty', died at the age of 79, his family announced on Sunday. In a Facebook post, Robertson's daughter-in-law wrote that they are 'grateful for his life on earth'. Meanwhile, several football fans dug into Robertson's college days to find that he was once a starter for Louisiana Tech while Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw warmed the bench.

Born April 24, 1946, in Vivian, Louisiana, Robertson was a three-sport high school star (football, baseball, track) at North Caddo High, earning all-state honors. At Louisiana Tech (1965-1967), he played quarterback for the Bulldogs, starting in 1966 and 1967, with Terry Bradshaw, a highly-touted freshman, as his backup.

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